Contact Information:

Erik Swanberg

4557 Gardiner Ave 

Yorkville, IL 60560

ATP 3323500

UAS FA3CH4A3P4

AMA L-0189539

phone 847-903-7579

erikrswanberg@gmail.com

14 CFR exemption:

I am seeking an exemption 333 from 14 CFR § 11.81 to allow commercial operations 

with a UAS of less than 55 pounds. 

Extent and Intent:

The intent of the exemption is to operate a camera mounted on a UAS for the purposes 

of taking video and still pictures. The UAS is to be operated in Illinois, Wisconsin, 

Indiana, and Lake Michigan underlying but outside Class B and Class C surface areas 

at an altitude below 200ft during day VFR conditions outside of active TFR’s. UAS pilot 

will be at minimum an ATP certificate level. 

Public Benefit:

This exemption will benefit the public by allowing pictures and videos to be taken that 

will be able to help market a product or property for sale. 

Safety:

Flight of the UAS will be conducted in accordance with all FAA regulations and within 

the safety guidance of the AMA. A spotter will be used for all commercial operations. 

Summary:

333 Exemption 

Aerial photography and videography. 

Allows more competition in the geographical area allowing for lower prices to realtors

and individual homeowners to photograph their homes, buisnesses, and events for 

personal use and/or marketing. 

I seek exemption in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. 

UAS Safety:
UAS will be operated below 200ft agl with a spotter for all commercial operations. and 

not over persons. Attached manuals describe safety features of the UAS. 

UAS Maintenance:

UAS will be inspected prior to every flight to include but not limited to condition of 

antennas, props, motors, lights, landing skids, and camera equipment. Upon initial 

departure UAS will hold level 3-5ft above the ground prior to climbing to photography 

altitude. 

Radio Frequency:

Found in attached documentation. UAS will use 5.2 ghz transmitter and 802.11 wifi. 

PIC Qualifications:

Commercial, ATP, or Private Pilot Certificate with a current medical and drivers license. 

Spotter Qualifications

Private Pilot Certificate 

Medical Qualifications PIC

3rd class medical. 

Intended Use:

Aircraft is to be used at or below 200ft AGL for the purposes of taking pictures and 

video of commercial and residential structures. Those images are to be processed and 

used for the purposes of the purchaser. Safety will be in accordance with FAA and 

AMA guidelines. All commercial operations will be conducted with a spotter of at least a 

private pilot certificate level. http://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/. A NOTAM will be 

filed for each commercial operation conducted. Operations will be conducted with a 

handheld radio with an appropriate CTAF being monitored. 

Operations:

Maximum flying speed will be 15 mph and an altitude between 25ft and 200ft. Minimum 

flight visibility will be 3sm. Cloud clearance will be 2000ft horizontal and a minimum 

ceiling of 2,000ft. Spotter and pilot will be responsible for clearing the area and 

monitoring for changes in weather conditions. if at any time, the crew feels the 

conditions to be unsafe, crew will land the aircraft in a safe area. Should either the pilot 

or spotter become incapacitated, the aircraft shall be landed immediately. Should 

communications be lost, the UAS is set to climb to 100ft and then land at the original 

point of departure. UAS will not intentionally be operated within 1nm of another manned 

aircraft
Area of intended use:

UAS is intended for use over commercial and residential property but not over persons. 

Aircraft will not be operated within 15ft horizontally of any structure obstacle, person 

(other than crew) and no less 25ft above any structure. 

Airports of use:

No operations within the surface area of any Class B or C airport. Operations within 

Class D surface area with prior approval from the controlling agency. When able, crew 

will have direct communication with controlling agency via handheld radio. Should two

way communications not be established, with the approval of the controlling agency, 

crew will monitor with handheld radio or with an internet based ATC monitoring system. 

Line of Sight:

UAS will be operated via line of sight of all operations. Should either crew member lose 

orientation of the UAS, the pilot shall first release controls and attempt to walk to find 

the aircraft. Should that fail, the UAS will be put in fail safe mode and return to original 

departure point. 

Preflight Safety Risk Management:

Weather shall be better than 1,000 and 3sm with winds less than 10 knots. 

Temperatures above 40C and below -10C operations shall be suspended. crew shall 

not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Aircraft will be preflighted in accordance 

with the DJI manual. 

Any questions please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Erik Swanberg